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Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course

4.5
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Verrado GC - Founder's: #18
A view of the 18th green from #10 tee box at Founder's Course at Verrado Golf Club.

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4.5
1540 Reviews (1540)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
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95.5%
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1448 out of 1540 reviews
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4.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.6%
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4.5
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
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4.7
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4.8
94.7%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7258 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.5

John Fought and Tom Lehman collaborated on the course at Verrado Golf Club, a voluptuous design that meanders through the old Caterpillar bulldozer proving grounds. It's up and down for 18 holes and that doesn't mean "chip and a putt." The course is good test with chances to score and a handful of memorable and scenic holes.

Where Verrado Golf Course will eat you alive is in the bunkers. Some bunkers are hard to carry, others collect wayward shots. But the fairways are wide enough to avoid trouble, and what appears to be the safe shot off the tee will often bring greenside bunkers more into play. So pick your poison.

While the back nine is far superior to the front, going out still has its fair share of memorable holes. A huge boulder 30 feet tall on the par-4 eighth jets out from the left side around which the fairway shapes itself. A perfect line from the tee box is to take the ball five yards right off its edge, but hitting the boulder is certain death by desert. The boulder was scheduled to crumble via dynamite, but stood up to the TNT and was deemed an immoveable object. Open and playable for all skill levels, the Verrado Golf Club is a sublime experience.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7258 yards 73.5 135
Black/Silver 72 7036 yards 72.3 130
Silver 72 6833 yards 71.2 127
Silver/White 72 6561 yards 70.3 125
White (W) 72 6228 yards 74.1 133
White 72 6228 yards 68.8 120
White/Blue 72 6044 yards 68.1 119
White/Gold 72 5734 yards 66.7 115
White/Gold (W) 72 5734 yards 71.4 119
Gold 72 5403 yards 65.3 110
Gold (W) 72 5403 yards 70.0 116
Green 72 5142 yards 64.0 108
Green (W) 72 5142 yards 68.5 112
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Scorecard for Founder's Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.5/135 423 397 222 478 588 178 540 477 382 3685 515 422 442 310 184 588 464 154 494 3573 7258
Black/Silver M: 72.3/130 423 379 193 454 588 178 540 457 382 3594 515 411 418 310 184 544 449 154 457 3442 7036
Silver M: 71.2/127 386 379 193 454 559 166 506 457 364 3464 492 411 418 291 168 544 449 139 457 3369 6833
Silver/White M: 70.3/125 386 354 172 421 559 166 506 428 364 3356 492 375 393 271 168 544 402 139 421 3205 6561
White M: 68.8/120 W: 74.1/133 366 354 172 421 518 147 435 428 337 3178 449 375 393 271 150 466 402 123 421 3050 6228
White/Blue M: 68.1/119 340 321 172 391 518 147 435 428 337 3089 449 375 360 271 150 466 374 123 387 2955 6044
White/Gold M: 66.7/115 W: 71.4/119 366 279 154 350 518 147 435 355 337 2941 449 347 322 242 150 466 338 123 356 2793 5734
Gold M: 65.3/110 W: 70.0/116 291 279 154 350 480 125 371 355 310 2715 414 347 322 242 131 427 338 111 356 2688 5403
Green M: 64.0/108 W: 68.5/112 291 279 131 350 419 125 371 311 284 2561 380 313 322 203 131 427 338 111 356 2581 5142
Handicap 13 5 15 3 9 17 7 1 11 10 14 4 12 16 8 6 18 2
Par 4 4 3 4 5 3 5 4 4 36 5 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 15 1 11 5 7 17 9 3 13 12 6 2 10 16 14 8 18 4
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Lehman (2004) John Fought (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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4.5
1540 Reviews (1540)

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sjwcbw1
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000001274574
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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captkg
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Reviews 26
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

KG

Normally the Founders course is an enjoyable round of golf. However on this occasion the greens were terrible. They were so bumpy it was nearly impossible to hit a putt online.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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billyruss17
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course looks rough

Looks like they have some disease taking over some fairways and tee boxes. Greens were bumpy as well. Overall love the views and the summer prices.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u786180348
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoyable

Because of the cool temperatures, this year, the transition into Solid Bermuda growth pattern have hurt the greens so they were really bumpy and spotty.

Still for sure one of the top 10 courses in the valley

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u243745195
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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jmrife
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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strikert1
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sparse Greens

The greens are real thin, verry little grass. Made for bumby putts. Played at 11am, price was good for a 100 deg Day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Grandmashe
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome conditions

First time but not last time to play here! Staff from start to finish were excellent! Very friendly and accommodating!

Course is in good shape right now. Only negative had nothing to do with course or staff-we had a group hit into us until we finally let them go by us. They were then met with the group in front of us so I don’t know what they accomplished.

One of the ladies I was playing with got a hole in one on the par 3 17th ! What a highlight to see that!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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marykaczenski
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Such a Beautiful Course

Definitely Recommend - Great Southwest Course - You'll Love IT!!!!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000001192597
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens

Greens were super fast and did not hold ball well. Sparse in some areas. Must be trying a new seed or grass. Otherwise course was in great shape. Pace was awesome. Beverage cart service was great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Rcorona
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maybe a barber pole on a few blind tee shots would be nice, but overall the course is awesome !⛳️

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kgre1105
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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bradrejesky
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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sidsquid
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course

Too pricey for Phoenix area.

Greens not in great shape. Everything thing else very good.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dallyup7n
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Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314161072321
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Do not play here

Greens are absolutely terrible. The cost for this course is outrageous for the conditions it’s in. Even the guys at the end mentioned that members have been complaining about the course conditions. Do not waste your money here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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HumbleB
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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raveena1
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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marykaczenski
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful Course

We've played this course a few times now and it's been great every time; the conditions, the play and the beauty of it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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